Come October 1, Google Drive (formerly known as Google Docs) will no longer allow users to save files to their PCs under the Microsoft Office 1997-2003 extensions “.doc,””.xls,” and “.ppt,” the company announced on Wednesday. Google Drive will still allow users to upload files saved under these extensions, however, a Google spokesperson clarified to TPM.
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